Lion Cubs Mauling Prey! Masai Mara Kenya

Oh that poor stick!

Sisal Growth Macro Detail- Nairobi Kenya

Sisal 'leaves' are single thorn-tipped blades that can reach a length of nearly 2 meters. The cluster opens from a single base with older leaves incubating younger leaves successively within. This type from my back yard lives for between 7 and 10 years attaining a circumference of up to 3.5 meters. They flower once and die- sending a single flower-tipped stalk over 4 meters vertically.

Heavy nectar-laden yellow flower clusters at the apex attract swarms of honey-bees, bee-eaters and bush-babies at night. This reproductive effort draws nutrients from the fleshy leaves and thick root, which shrivels and dries, eventually allowing the seed-laden to be blown over.... depositing it's seeds to grow from where the tip of the tall stalk lands; 4 to 5 meters away from the parent.

Egyptian Goose Bathing- Nairobi Park, Kenya

A power-shower for this Goose. It was vibrating as hard as it could.... seemed pretty efficient!

Female Impala- Nairobi Park, Kenya

A female Impala daintily nibbles at succulent- and well protected- Acacia leaves in Nairobi Park. I can aaaaaalmost see my reflection in her eye.

Egret in Flight- Baringo Kenya

This fly-by photo of this Greater Egret from Lake Baringo converts rather elegantly to black & white image I think. I just might blow this one up to make a large print in a black frame....

Spotted Eagle-Owl- Nairobi Kenya

Approximately 12 birds of four species and two squirrels were scolding this owl just outside my kitchen window the other day. He seemed unperturbed.....

Young Colobus Monkey- Mount Kenya.

This little chap is probably around a month old- losing the infant's white coat for the typical black & white Colobus pelt. Taken in Nanyuki, Mt. Kenya.

Lion Duet- the music of Nairobi Park, Kenya

It's quite an experience to be so close to a lion when it roars- let alone two!

VineVegetation Detail- Nanyuki Kenya

I found this vine creeper along the Burguret Rive at our Trout Farm  at the base of Mt. Kenya today (www.tamtrout.com). Nice to be able to send it to you directly from here!

Lioness- Nairobi Park, Kenya

This lioness was caring for three active half-grown cubs when spotted the other day in Nairobi Park.

Lappet Faced Vulture- Nairobi Park, Kenya

Lappet-Faced Vulture, Nairobi Park. This one's for Shiv Kapila, a raptor biologist here in Kenya (www.shivkapila.com). Keep up the good work!

Jackson's Chameleon- Nairobi Kenya

One of a series of shots taken last year using a remote flash. A Jackson's Chameleon, Nairobi.

Young Elephant- Masai Mara, Kenya

This little 'un has time to admire the flowers!

Grants Gazelle- Amboseli, Kenya

A healthy looking male Grants Gazelle from Amboseli Park.

Male Lion (B&W)- Nairobi Park, Kenya

One of three young males we encountered in Nairobi Park a couple weeks ago.

Egyptian Goose- Nairobi Park, Kenya

An Egyptian Goose- one of the few birds that can be found EVERYWHERE throughout Kenya where there is permanent fresh water below 3000m altitude. Obviously a very adaptable bird.

White-Bellied Go-Away Bird. Amboseli Kenya

A White-Bellied Go-Away Bird. Aside from bleating like a sheep, it's call is also "G'wa!" (go away!). This one was found in Amboseli.

Hatchling Green Turtle- Lamu Kenya

Heading into the surf- a Green Turtle's first steps (Manda Island, Lamu Kenya).

Pied Kingfisher- Baringo Kenya

Looking fast while standing still- the sleek Pied Kingfisher is a purpose-built tool made to bridge the air/water divide.

Two Little Bee-Eaters, Nanyuki Kenya

Little Bee-Eater from Nanyuki Kenya.

Young Elephant- Masai Mara, Kenya

A young elephant with It's older sister 'minder' in the Mara Triangle Conservancy area of the Masai Mara Game Reserve.

Hada Ibis- Nairobi Park, Kenya

What's noisier than a Hadada Ibis??? TWO of them!  This was taken in Nairobi Park early Oct. '11.